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Smoke coming from flare
ResolvedDate
Thursday, May 15, 2025
Time
12:38 PM
Category
Air
Description
The flare is on and is emitting large amounts of smoke. The smoke is being blown out of the facility.
Address
7112 Weedpatch Hwy, Bakersfield, CA 93307, USA
Update notes
[Aug 14, 2025] 7/1/2025 Update:
IVAN Network: Reporting Inspector emailed stating District staff visited the facility and performed a 20-minute, Method 22 visible emission evaluation. Emissions from the flare were confirmed. An NOV will be issued to Kern Energy for excess emissions. We have not received the investigation report or a copy of the NOV. SJVAPCD: As part of the investigation an NOV 5035388 was issued for visible emissions
IVAN Network: Reporting Inspector emailed stating District staff visited the facility and performed a 20-minute, Method 22 visible emission evaluation. Emissions from the flare were confirmed. An NOV will be issued to Kern Energy for excess emissions. We have not received the investigation report or a copy of the NOV. SJVAPCD: As part of the investigation an NOV 5035388 was issued for visible emissions